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Cover Crop Fundamentals
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/agf-142
sale. Some of the primary benefits from cover crops include: 1. Soil quality improvements —Soil tilth is ... improved whenever a plant establishes roots and grows into compacted areas. Water infiltration is improved ... as well. When a field lays fallow for a period of time, the surface tends to seal and water will run ...
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Soil Quality Test Kit
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/SAG-4
Resources 08/29/2022 Rafiq Islam, Ph.D., Soil Quality Specialist, The Ohio State University, South Centers, ... Piketon, Ohio Alan Sundermeier, Ohio State University Extension, Wood County There is a need for farmers ... Livestock Farm Management sustainable agriculture soil quality soil testing soil quality test kit ...
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Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering
https://fabe.osu.edu/future-students/programs/food-agricultural-and-biological-engineering
particular interests. The Food, Agricultural, and Biological Engineering program at The Ohio State is an ... food processing and equipment companies in the United States, the food industry is one of the largest ... ecosystems including streams, wetlands and coastal systems. Others will focus their studies on water quality ...
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Points to Consider Before Starting a Hops Operation
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-58
investment. Several resources are available from Penn State Extension farm management, and provide information ... Program, Beginner Farm Loan Program, as well as Environmental Quality Incentive Programs (EQIP). A listing ... quality and discharge volume. Because deep-well irrigation water may have high alkaline levels, ...
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Guidelines for Applying Liquid Animal Manure to Cropland with Subsurface and Surface Drains
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/ANR-21
journals.lww.com/soilsci/Fulltext/2001/12000/PHOSPHORUS_TRANSPORT_INTO_SUBSURFACE_DRAINS_BY.4.aspx. Hoorman, James J. 2004. "Ohio Liquid Manure Violation Water Quality Data." Ohio Journal ... ANR-21 Agriculture and Natural Resources 10/29/2009 James J. Hoorman, Water Quality ... kneading. Free water can be squeezed out. Puddles: free water forms on surface Ohio-NRCS Conservation ...
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Ohio State Report Evaluates Options for Reducing Lake Erie’s Harmful Algal Blooms
Several research teams, led by The Ohio State University, have concluded a three-year study ... Martin, project coleader for the recent study and professor in Ohio State’s Department of Food, ... water quality and more efficient use of resources, it will require field level assessments and ...
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Clinton Streamkeepers
https://ohiowatersheds.osu.edu/groups/clinton-streamkeepers
The mission of the Clinton Streamkeepers is to preserve, protect and improve water quality in Clinton ... County, Ohio. Clinton Streamkeepers is a private, not-for-profit 501-C-3 organization. 05090202 ...
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Depreciation of Farm Drainage Tile
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/OAM-1
Assistant Professor Agriculture is one of Ohio's largest industries. Because much of the state is ... farm equipment in the spring and fall. Improved drainage has been found to reduce water runoff, peak ... Summary Landowners install farm drainage tile because doing so helps remove excess soil water, improve ...
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Food Preservation: Freezing Fruits
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5349
Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension Emily Marrison, Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, ... Ohio State University Extension Freezing fruits is a simple and quick method of preservation. Freezing ... directions. To make pectin syrup, dissolve one package of powdered pectin in 1 cup water, heat to boiling, and ...
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Be Aware of Heat Stress
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aex-79011
every two hours, and drink one liter of water every one to two hours. If possible, carry water to the ... Safety Training: Heat Stress. Columbus, OH: Ohio State University Extension, n.d. ... Small Farm and Gardening Safety and Health Series AEX-790.11 Agriculture and Natural Resources ...